Friedman Williams
Legal Assistant Miami FL
Job ID: 19703
Our client is a leading full-service law firm, seeks a highly motivated and organized Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Real Estate practice in Miami.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Provide exceptional administrative and client service support to attorneys.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Prepare and review legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials.
• Conduct legal research and assist with document management.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Handles monthly client billing (paper and electronic billing). Review billing prebills for accuracy, completeness, and necessary timekeeper inquiries and narrative edits.
• New Business Intake
• Volunteers for overflow work.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all Firm and client information, records, and files, both within and outside of the Firm.
• Respond to requests in a professional manner.
• Adheres to firm standards for attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.
WORK MANAGEMENT
• Ability to work well independently.
• Demonstrates dedication to producing quality work products.
• Attention to detail when completing work assignments.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload appropriately.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work most efficiently.
COMMUNICATION
• Interacts effectively and courteously, in person, by telephone, and in writing, with attorneys, supervisors, co-workers, and other business professionals.
• Proactively communicates the status of work.
• Expresses thoughts accurately and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Builds effective relationships with coworkers.
• Participates and contributes fully as a team member.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience.
• Real estate developer and condominium law experience would be ideal.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.
• Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities.
• Flexible for overtime.
HOURS
• Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility for overtime as needed.
• This is not a remote position.
• Physical attendance at the place of work.